Les de Asis passed away earlier today. No words can properly express the sadness of our loss. Benchmade has lost our founder, friend, and visionary who built one of the greatest knife brands…
Benchmade Knives Founder, Les de Asis, Passes
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BenchMade Knives Encounters Unintended Consequences
Managers at Benchmade may have thought they were only helping out the local police department when they agreed to cut up some guns already decommissioned.
Benchmade aids Local Police, Helps Destroy Guns, Offends Customers
Benchmade Knives has assisted with the destruction of firearms by their local police department. Second Amendment supporters are incensed. Destroying valuable property is seldom rational.
The Tactical Industry and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights
When we put things together and view the totality of circumstances, we see a police agency in a red flag law state destroying confiscated firearms.
New Benchmade Knives for 2019: Including A $700+ EDC Knife!? ~ VIDEO
The Benchmade Gold Class Bugout blade is what you get when you create a $700+ EDC knife. It features a beautiful Damascus blade with carbon fiber blue Ctek inlay handle.
The Next Generation at Benchmade Knives
Benchmade is pleased to announce that Jon deAsis, son of our Founder and CEO, Les de Asis, is assuming the role of President. Jon deAsis grew up with the Benchmade brand.
All I Want For Christmas is a Sharp Knife
Let me set the record straight if you want a fool proof, can’t fail, gift for all guys, young & old, short & fat, hairy & bald…buy us a Knife!
Benchmade Announce New 765-1601 Shinola Exclusive Knife
Introducing the next installment to the exclusive collaborations between Shinola and Benchmade, the 765-1601 Ti Monolock.
Benchmade Knife Company Promotes Jon de Asis to Sr. Director of Operations
Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for more than two decades, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon de Asis to the role of Senior Director of Operations.
Benchmade Announces The Winner of Benchmade Ultimate Experience
Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for over 26 years, is pleased to announce Andrew Hoerner as winner of the Benchmade Ultimate Experience…
Benchmade Knife Company Joins Personal Defense Network Tour
Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery, has joined as a sponsor of the nationwide 2015 Personal Defense Network (PDN) training tour…
Your ‘Benchmade Knife Story’ Could Win You the Benchmade Ultimate Experience
Benchmade owners will have opportunity to share their “Benchmade Story” with the company for a chance to win a trip for two to Oregon City, Oregon to visit the Benchmade Factory…
BenchMade Special Edition Griptilian Knife To Benefit AmericanSnipers.org
Benchmade Knife Company, is pleased to announce its partnership with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of American Law Enforcement and Military snipers…
Benchmade Knife Company Announces ‘Benchmade Law Enforcement Division’
Benchmade’s Law Enforcement Division looks to directly speak and address the needs of law enforcement individuals and agencies…
Benchmade’s Les & Roberta DeAsis Receive Knife Rights Freedom’s Guardian Award
Knife Rights is pleased to announce that Les and Roberta DeAsis, founders and owners of Benchmade Knife Company, are the recipients of Knife Rights’ 2013 Freedom’s Guardian Award…
Benchmade Knife Company Wins 2011 Knife of the Year
The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence presented its 2011 Knife of the Year Award to Benchmade Knife Company for the model 915 Triage…
Shepherds of Helmand Wins Platinum Sponsors Award
Benchmade is proud to announce that the documentary film Shepherds of Helmand won the Platinum Sponsors Award at the GI Film Festival…
Benchmade 915 Triage Nominated for Knife of the Year
Benchmade included among the top three in Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Award…
United States District Court Rules in Favor of Benchmade Knife Company in Patent Infringement Case
RoadsideImports LLC and Jonathan Benson are found liable on numerous counts including patent infringement, trademark infringement and libel…
Benchmade 9101 Auto Stryker Knife
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Benchmade Partners with Three New Custom Knife Designers
Benchmade Knife Company is proud to announce new partnerships with three custom designers: Butch Ball, Paul W. Poehlmann, and Bill Harsey, Jr…
Benchmade Knife Company Acquires Lone Wolf Knives
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Benchmade Knife Company Wins 2010 Knife of the Year
Benchmade is honored to receive such a prestigious award and be recognized for our American-made products and high-quality manufacturing…
AKTI Board Member to Speak at Outdoor Writers Conference June 10
Founding members of the American Knife & Tool Institute will speak at the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s annual conference in Minnesota…
Benchmade Knife Company Wins 2009 Business of the Year Award
Benchmade Knife Company Wins 2009 Business of the Year Award
Benchmade Knife Company Partners With WARN Industries, Inc.
Benchmade Knife Company Partners With WARN Industries, Inc. OREGON CITY, Ore. -(Ammoland.com)- Benchmade Knife Company is proud to announce an official partnership with WARN Industries, Inc. High quality edged tools will become available in early 2010 that will deliver superior performance and provide great value for customers. Founded in 1948, WARN Industries, Inc. is best […]
Benchmade Knife Company Recognized as a Most Admired Company in Oregon
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Benchmade Knife Company and H&K USA Continue Partnership
Benchmade Knife Company and H&K USA Continue Partnership; Announce New Products
Benchmade Partners With Custom Knife and Equipment Designers
Benchmade Partners With Custom Knife and Equipment Designers
Benchmade Knives Wins 2009 Manufacturer of the Year
Benchmade Knife Company Wins 2009 Manufacturer of the Year Steady Growth, Lean Efforts and Green Initiatives Sighted as Reasons for Award. OREGON CITY, Ore.- -(AmmoLand.com)-The Portland Business Journal presented its 2009 Manufacturer of the Year for a Medium Sized Company to Benchmade Knife Company. The Oregon Manufacturing Awards Luncheon took place on Thursday, October 29th […]